peterborough PE6 Postcodes
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Peterborough (PE6)
The PE6 postcode area is located in the Peterborough postcode town region, within the county of Lincolnshire, and contains a total of 1175 individual postcodes.
There are 66 electoral wards in the PE6 postcode area, including Boston, Bourne, Chatteris, Downham Market, Hunstanton, Huntingdon, King's Lynn, March, Peterborough, Sandringham, Skegness, Spalding, Spilsby, St Ives, St Neots, Stamford, Swaffham, Wisbech which come under the local authority of the South Holland Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 26% of people in PE6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of PE6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The PE6 postcode covers the areas of Glinton, Northborough, Eastrea, Coates, Helpston, Maxey, Peakirk, Etton, Newborough, Sutton and East Pcterborough.
Glinton is a small farming community with a population of around 2,000. It is bordered by the town of Peterborough and is close to two of its top attractions, the A1 motorway and Flag Fen archaeological site. Northborough is a small village and civil parish in the city of Peterborough. Eastrea is a hamlet which is surrounded by open fields and is skirted by the River Nene. Coates is a village located 2 miles north of Peterborough City Centre and was once home to the author Sir Walter Scott. Helpston is a village and civil parish located North East of Peterborough City Centre. It has a population of around 1,000 and is known for its associations with the poet John Clare. Maxey is a small village located just North of Peterborough City Centre and is known for its Norman church St Winwaloe. Peakirk is a village and civil parish in the administrative district of Peterborough City Centre and is known for its 11th century church of St Pega. Etton is a village located between Peterborough and Cambridge and is known for its Roman remains. Newborough is a village located just south of Peterborough City Centre and is known for its large windmill which is over 190 years old. Sutton is a largely rural village located close to the geographical centre of Peterborough. East Pcterborough is a large village located close to the A1 motorway just North of Peterborough city centre.
The PE6 Postcode district is located in the East Midlands region of England and shares the same post town area with Peterborough. The district covers an area of roughly 22 square miles with a population of around 14,000 people. The majority of the area is rural in nature with the majority of people employed in the agricultural industry. The area has excellent transport links with its main claim to fame being the A1 motorway which links Peterborough city centre to the rest of the UK. There are also good highway and bus links with regular services to Peterborough, Wisbech and other locations in the East Midlands.
Demographics
Lincolnshire
PE6 is located in the county of Lincolnshire, in England.
Lincolnshire has a total population of 1,073,300, making it the 18th largest county in the UK.
Lincolnshire has a total area of 2693 square miles, and a population density of 153 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | PE6 |
| Postal Town | Peterborough |
| MSOA Name | South Holland 011 |
| LSOA Name | South Holland 011A |
| County | Lincolnshire |
| Region | Lincolnshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | South Holland |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
PE6 Electoral Wards
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.